Foot and Mouth disease has broken out again in Tauranga, with Dame Susan Devoy slamming Act Leader Jamie Whyte's statement to abolish race-based politics as grotesque and naive.

Dr Whyte is highly qualified and sought-after globally. We're so fortunate he's returned to NZ to live, and irrespective of politics he's the calibre of politician we need.

Dame Susan may be able to play squash, and has accepted this new role of race commissioner, but should think seriously about resigning when she condemns policies for racial equality.

It is in direct contradiction of her duties.

B Leonard, Otumoetai.